March 18, 2020

Objective:  I can review my last essay score and review the expectations for a conclusion in order to be prepared for my final essays in AP Literature.
Agenda:

• Because your writing folders are at school, we will not be able to do this, but I wanted you to see what we would have done to prepare for your essay tomorrow---especially the Major Work-Ons! 
  
• If you like, you can read another of the example essays from yesterday, but also take a look at the template for the concluding statement below (some of you asked for this in your writing folder).  
• Entry Task:  Sit with your writing group.  Review your score on your last essay.
• Major Work-Ons:
  • Address the Prompt!
    • Because you had not seen the prompt before, many students struggled to  maintain the idea of the prompt.  This is a KEY ingredient to any writing assignment
  • Concluding Statement
    • Many students have utilized the structure to their benefit.  If you are ready for the "next-step," try a concluding statement.
    • Although we want to start to avoid being "formulaic" to earn high scores, some students still need a template in order to earn a "passing" score.
    • It is ok to rely on these until you develop your own style
  • Review your "Work On" and consider what you will do differently tomorrow.
• Exit Task:  Any extra time can be used today to continue your slideshow which is due Friday at the beginning of class.